Abstract: A method for controlling the operation of a vehicle prime mover based on the engagement status of one or more safety restraints of the vehicle. In various implementations the method comprises monitoring, via a RPM controller of the vehicle, an operational status of vehicle, monitoring, via the RPM controller, the engagement status at least one passenger safety restraint of the vehicle, and limiting, via the RPM controller, a rotational speed, e.g., revolutions per minute (RPM) of one or more prime mover of the vehicle when the vehicle is in a On operational status and the at least one safety restraint is in a disengaged status.

Abstract: The present invention is an air tank running board. The running boards are tubular and the running boards also double as compressed air tanks. Each running board is provided with a hollow interior that is sealed at one end and has a ¼ NPT threaded pipe on its opposite end that communicates between the hollow interior of the tank and the exterior of the tank. The threaded pipe of each running board is connected to a mounted manifold with regulator so that the running board tanks can be pressurized to a desired pressure. The tubular running boards can be used as steps or step structures can be added to them.

Abstract: A removable battery assembly includes a battery pack having a plurality of electrical storage devices; and a latching mechanism for securing the battery pack to a frame structure of a vehicle. The latching mechanism has a first latch part configured to be attached to the frame structure and a second latch part on the battery pack. The second latch part is configured to receive at least a portion of the first latch part. The latching mechanism also has a biasing seal configured to bias the latching mechanism into a latched position.

Abstract: A cooling package mounting assembly for a machine is provided. The cooling package mounting assembly includes a first elongated frame member and a second elongated frame member. The cooling package mounting assembly also includes a first top coupling bracket, a second top coupling bracket, a first bottom coupling bracket and a second bottom coupling bracket. The cooling package mounting assembly includes a mounting arrangement coupled to at least one of the first elongated frame member and the second elongated frame member. In a first configuration, the mounting arrangement is configured to removably support a first type of heat exchanger of the cooling package between the first elongated frame member and the second elongated frame member. In a second configuration, the mounting arrangement is configured to removably support a second type of heat exchanger of the cooling package between the first elongated frame member and the second elongated frame member.

Abstract: The present application is directed to a mobile fitness unit in an automatically folding shipping container. The mobile fitness unit may be towed or air lifted into position, and unfolded to create a sturdy and flat platform for use. Frames may be extended out from the roof of the unfolded shipping container to form pull up bars and squat racks, or provide stable mounts for equipment such as lateral pull-down cables, punching bags, or other apparatuses. The mobile fitness unit may provide exercise positions for a dozen or more individuals simultaneously. After use, the frames may be collapsed and the sides of the container folded to seal the unit for movement.

Abstract: A vehicle includes an air cleaner box assembly disposed within an engine compartment. The air cleaner box assembly includes a moveable shell portion and a stationary shell portion. The moveable shell portion includes an upper surface disposed adjacent a hood, and defines a filtered air chamber. The stationary shell portion is attached to a structure, and defines an unfiltered air chamber. A filter element is attached to and supported by the moveable shell portion. The filter element separates the filtered air chamber and the un-filtered air chamber. Each of a plurality of spring loaded guide members slideably connect the moveable shell portion and the stationary shell portion, and guide the moveable shell portion along a path relative to the stationary shell portion, between an expanded position and a compressed position.

Abstract: A frame structure of baby trailer includes a bottom frame including a front frame bar, a rear frame bar, and opposing left and right frame bars respectively pivotally connected between the front and rear frame bars, two -shaped upright support frame bars respectively connected with respective front and rear ends thereof to the bottom frame, and a top transverse frame bar connected between the two upright support frame bars at a top side. The front or rear frame bar of the bottom frame is retractable and can be set between an extended position and a received position and locked in the extended position by a locking device so that the bottom frame can be conveniently and rapidly collapsed through a unilateral operation to reduce the dimension.

Abstract: A modular cart includes a cart frame with a top and a bottom. A platform is secured to the top of the cart frame. Wheels are secured to the bottom of the cart frame. Receiver assemblies are secured to the cart frame. A cart module includes at least one handle with a lower end and an upper end. A shank is located at the lower end. The shank is removably secured within a receiver assembly secured to the cart frame.

Abstract: When a starting point water temperature Twst is equal to or lower than a threshold value Twref1, catalyst warm-up control is executed, and when a cooling water temperature Tw becomes higher than the threshold value Twref1 or an operation time top of an engine becomes equal to or higher than a threshold value topref1, the control of the engine is shifted from the catalyst warm-up control to normal control. When the starting point water temperature Twst is higher than the threshold value Twref1 and is equal to or lower than a threshold value Twref2, PN suppression control is executed, and when the cooling water temperature Tw of the engine becomes higher than the threshold value Twref2 or the operation time top of the engine becomes equal to or higher than a threshold value topref2, the control of the engine is shifted from the PN suppression control to the normal control.

Abstract: Provided are systems and methods for configuring battery packs in electric vehicles. A battery pack may include a plurality of battery modules, a support part, and at least one opening provided on the support part. The support part may be provided with a bottom for supporting the plurality of battery modules, sides, a top, and an accommodation space formed by the bottom, the sides, and the top for accommodating the plurality of battery modules. The opening provided on the bottom of the support part may enable the plurality of battery modules to be passed through the at least one opening and be detachably mounted to the bottom of the support part so as to be supported by the bottom.

Abstract: Various methods and systems are provided for an oil filter system for a vehicle system. In one example, an oil filter system comprises a housing within which a plurality of oil filter elements are disposed and a frame supporting the housing, the frame including one or more mountings configured to support one or more vehicle sub-assemblies.

Abstract: A wheel hub motor includes a motor housing and a motor received in the motor housing. The motor housing includes a first holder, a second holder coupled to the first holder, and a protective ring detachably coupled to the second holder. The motor is received in the first holder and the second holder. An inner diameter of the second holder is equal to an outer diameter of the motor. An outer diameter of the protective ring is greater than the outer diameter of the motor. An inner diameter of the protective ring is smaller than the outer diameter of the motor.

Abstract: A method for operating a motor vehicle includes operating the motor vehicle in a drive mode, a recuperation mode or a charging mode, wherein when operating the motor vehicle in the recuperation mode, a recuperation driving route driven during the recuperation mode and an associated recuperation energy amount are determined and are stored as driving route data in a driving route memory and/or are transmitted to an external data storage device; wherein when switching into the charging mode or when operating the motor vehicle in the charging mode an expected driving route of the motor vehicle is predictively determined and for the expected driving route the driving route data are read out from the driving route memory and/or are requested from external data storage device; wherein the target state of charge is set to a value which is determined from a maximal state of charge of the energy storage and the recuperation energy amount stored in the driving route data.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a residential-sized waste disposal roll-out cart that includes a latch that automatically latches a lid in the fully opened position with the lid in close proximity to the side of the bin. When the bin is tilted on to the wheels to be rolled, the lid remains in close proximity to the side of the bin, rather than hanging down towards the ground. In this way, the lid remains out of the space where a user might step. A lid reinforcement structure may be used to increase the strength and wear of the lid where it engages the latch.

Abstract: A wheel float that articulates in multiple directions for efficiently and safely moving an object across a surface having a non-planar obstruction. The wheel float has a pair of walking beam assemblies, a crosstube assembly having a crosstube interconnecting the walking beam assemblies, a pedestal supported by the crosstube and a center pivot assembly that allows the crosstube assembly to pivot relative to the pedestal. The pedestal has a support surface that supports the object above the walking beam assemblies. Each walking beam assembly has a base plate, wheeled casters, a pair of spaced apart hangers and a bushing assembly associated with an articulation opening in each of the hangers. Pivot members at the ends of the crosstube assembly engage the hanger bushings to allow the respective walking beam assembly to pivot relative to the crosstube. Thrust blocks or locating plates position the walking beam assemblies on the crosstube assembly.

Abstract: A Device is fitted to a traditional bicycle to facilitate a riding style in which the rear wheel of the bicycle can slid sideways or drifted in a controlled manner by harnessing the rider's backward pedaling motions to thrust a block of UHMW plastic downward to the road surface.

Abstract: A device for maintaining and changing the pressure in a is provided whereby the inner pressure space of the tire is connected through a pump to a pressure accumulator which, at its input and/or output into the inner pressure space of the tire, is fitted with at least one pressure control element. The pump can be a peristaltic pump in the shape of a deformable hose placed on the perimeter of the tire, fitted with an air inlet and an air outlet, while the air inlet and the air outlet are positioned on the perimeter of the tire distant from each other by a preset length, dependent on the deformation of the tire.

Abstract: An engine clutch control apparatus of a hybrid vehicle is provided. The apparatus includes an engine clutch that is disposed between an engine and a drive motor to selectively connect the engine and the drive motor and an integrated starter-generator that is connected with the engine to start the engine or to generate electricity. A vehicle controller releases or couples the engine clutch to implement a driving mode and determines a chargeable torque and an engine target estimation torque based on a generator rotation speed of the integrated starter-generator. An engine target torque and a charge torque are set based on the chargeable torque and a clutch input torque is generated using at least one of the engine target torque, an engine friction torque, and the charge torque. The engine clutch is then released when the clutch input torque is less than a reference value.

Abstract: A waste container includes a body portion including an outer wall extending upward from a base wall. A lid is pivotably secured to the body portion. A latch assembly selectively secures the lid to the body portion. The latch assembly includes a handle rotatably mounted to the lid and connected to a lower actuator portion. The lower actuator portion has a disk portion with at least one cam portion. The disk portion is rotatable upon rotation of the handle by a user. Rotation of the cam portion selectively releases the latch assembly securing the lid to the body portion.

Abstract: A cooler apparatus with drawers and twist or snap locks may be provided. The cooler may promote the efficient sorting of materials within an insulated membrane. The apparatus may consist of sliding drawers, color coded red-twist locks, and modular sub-compartments that may be used to store materials such as food and ice. The sliding compartments are insulated and the main body of the apparatus is insulated such that extreme insulation by multiple compartments ensures optimal thermal conditioning. Further, the apparatus may have a collapsible carry arm and adjustable handle. The apparatus may be insulated and may be heat resistant. The Apparatus may have a pair of team lift handles and a longer handle for individual mobility. There may be secure points to attach elastic chords such as bungee cords and external fasteners.